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LONDON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research from Omdia's newly released Large Area Display Market Tracker 4Q23 has found shipments of large-area displays (all displays above 9inches), including both LCD and OLED, are forecasted to increase by 7.4% year-over-year (YoY) in units and 11.1% YoY in area in 2024. Large-area display area shipment forecast (millions of units) "In 2023, demand for IT display products such as mobile PCs and monitors was weaker despite fewer price increases. Demand for TV displays also decreased , but LCD TV display prices increased according to display makers' production-to-order policies, especially for LCDs in 2023," said Peter Su, Senior Principal Analyst at Omdia. Omdia expects supply and demand for large area displays to balance in 2024, particularly in the second half of the year. "After a period where demand for IT and TV display was pulled forward during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 and then frozen in 2022 and 2023, display makers are now anticipating a recovery demand in 2024. Mid-2024 sporting events will serve as another catalyst for economic recovery," Su added. It is expected that TV displays will lead large-area display area shipment in 2024, accounting for 77.1% of its total thanks to LCD TV display size migration. Shipments of 98-inch and above LCDs are expected to reach 1.17 million, up from 0.65 million in 2023, marking an 81.6% YoY increase in 2024. Large area display revenue was US$ 61.1billion in 2023, a 7.2% YoY decline, due to slower demand and IT display price recovery. Only TV display revenue increased by 12.3% YoY, driven by price hikes till 3Q23. Revenue for large-area displays is forecasted to reach US$74.2billion in 2024, a 21.4% increase YoY, buoyed by shipment and price recovery. BOE led the market in large-area display unit shipments with a 33% share in 2023, followed by Innolux at 14.1% and AUO at 11.2%. In 2024, BOE is expected to maintain this lead at 31.1% market share, followed by Innolux at 12.5% and China Star at 12.2% respectively. ABOUT OMDIA Omdia, part of Informa Tech, is a technology research and advisory group. Our deep knowledge of tech markets combined with our actionable insights empower organizations to make smart growth decisions. Fasiha Khan Fasiha.khan@omdia.com Large area display area shipment forecast (millions of square meters)
BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on the green sporting events that China hosts:   In the blazing summer heat, a gentle breeze will greet you as you walk into the delegation service center of the Chengdu FISU Games' Village. However, such coolness does not come from air conditioning. Architects drew experience from China's traditional architectural design "leng xiang," meaning "cold alley", and designed the hall into a semi-open passage that features two wide ends and a relatively narrow corridor in the middle. Such layout channels in natural wind which accelerates ventilation and cools down the environment. This smart design could save electricity enough for up to twenty households to live a year. At the currently ongoing Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, there are more designs that embody the same philosophy as the cold alley. For example, in the water polo venue — the Xiangcheng Sports Center, roofs, pavements and landscaping are all designed to help gather rainfall into the underground collector, where the rainwater could be processed and reused for watering landscaping. This process can save as much as 3,000 tons of water per year. In Dong'an Lake Sports Park, a "forest" of submerged plants that are hardy and alkaline tolerant thrive at the bottom of the lake. These plants supply enough oxygen in the lake, which helps with the biodiversity in this underwater ecosystem. With better water quality and improved ecology in the lake, freshwater jellyfish, a rare animal that demands premium water bodies, were spotted in the lake. While "green" is the theme color of these grand designs, the philosophy of low-carbon and eco-friendly are also reflected in many details: The blue and white "low-carbon magic cubes" allow people to trade in recyclable waste like empty bottles and used paper cups for "carbon credits," which could be exchanged for gifts once a certain threshold is hit, an act that incentivizes people to lead a low-carbon life. On the bottled water provided to all the athletes and staff, a special "mark-up" area was printed on the labels, to prevent water waste resulting from people not knowing which bottles belonged to them and throwing them away. What's worth noting is that, the 300 or so chairs in the press release rooms of the Universiade's Main Media Center went through a long journey — they are rented from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics MMC. This low-profile interaction of the two sporting events echoes again with the buzzwords "green" and "sustainable," principles adhered to by China for years when hosting sporting events. Last year, the Beijing Winter Olympics achieved 100% carbon neutrality, where all venues were powered by 100% renewable energies; during the preparation for the games, the valuable wildlife leopard cats were captured multiple times in the Alpine Skiing Center, bearing proof to the fruit of the eco-environmental protection efforts. The upcoming Asian Games will also see this green trend live on. Hosting "green games" has become a natural undertaking for China's event committees. Innovative technologies empower sustainable development, which guarantees the consistent application of low-carbon philosophy in day-to-day life, not just during sporting events. With sporting events as platforms, sustainable and environment-friendly facilities are in place, which encourages citizens to continue low-carbon lifestyles. A single event can spearhead a city, sometimes even a country in becoming "greener." As more sporting events are hosted in China under the theme of "green," the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature is becoming the status-quo bit by bit. China Mosaic http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htmWhy green has become the theme color for China-hosted sporting events?http://www.china.org.cn/video/2023-08/04/content_98502229.htm
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 August 2023 - Today Microsoft released the fifth edition of Cyber Signals, spotlighting threats to large venues, sporting and entertainment events, based on learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the State of Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022™. Cybersecurity threats to large events and venues are diverse and complex. They require constant vigilance and collaboration among stakeholders to prevent and mitigate escalation. With the global sports market valued at more than 600 billion USD, sports teams as well as major league and global sporting associations, and attendees house a trove of valuable information desirable to cybercriminals. Unfortunately, this information is made increasingly vulnerable by the growing number of connected venues and the number of devices and interconnected networks in these environments, sports teams as well as major league and global sporting associations and attendees, house a trove of valuable information desirable to cybercriminals. Venue IT systems and arenas contain hundreds of known and unknown vulnerabilities that allow threats actors to target critical business services such as point of sale, IT infrastructures, and visitor devices. Teams, coaches, and athletes themselves are also vulnerable to data loss on athletic performance, competitive advantage, and personal information. Attendee personal identifiable information can also be targeted through vulnerable event digital amenities, like companion mobile apps, Wi-Fi hotspots, and QR codes with malicious URLs. Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting (DEX) developed comprehensive cybersecurity defenses for Qatari facilities and organizations supporting the soccer tournament. DEX conducted an initial risk assessment, factoring in threat actor profiles, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and other global intelligence from Microsoft's telemetry. It ultimately analyzed over 634.4 million events while providing cybersecurity defenses for Qatari facilities and organizations throughout November and December of 2022. With sporting and entertainment events at large, there is a level of cyber risk and vulnerability that does not exist in other environments. Because some of these events come together quickly, often with new partners and vendors acquiring access to enterprise networks that are perceived as temporary, they are often not designed for evaluation and ongoing refinement of the security posture. In addition to the pre-planning required to support this unique security apparatus, venues consider the privacy risk associated with temporary, ad-hoc, and permanent cyber infrastructure. That means understanding and acknowledging if configurations needed to support the event potentially add additional risk or vulnerability. To safeguard against cybersecurity threats, sports, associations, teams, and venues must adopt robust protective measures. First and foremost, they should prioritize the implementation of a comprehensive and multi-layered security framework. This includes deploying firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and strong encryption protocols to fortify the network against unauthorized access and data breaches. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and address any weaknesses within the network infrastructure. Furthermore, user awareness and training programs are crucial to educate employees and stakeholders about cybersecurity best practices, such as recognizing phishing emails, using multifactor authentication or passwordless protection, and avoiding suspicious links or downloads. Additionally, it is essential to partner with reputable cybersecurity firms to continuously monitor network traffic, detect potential threats in real-time, and respond swiftly to any security incidents. By adopting these proactive measures, sports associations, teams, and venues can significantly enhance their resilience against cyberattacks and protect both their own infrastructure and the sensitive information of their patrons. Learn more in this fifth edition of Cyber Signals. To learn more about Microsoft Security solutions, visit the website. Bookmark the Security blog to keep up with Microsoft's expert coverage on security matters. Also, follow Microsoft on LinkedIn (Microsoft Security) and Twitter (@MSFTSecurity) for the latest news and updates on cybersecurity. Hashtag: #MicrosoftSingaporeThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach - 1 April 2022 – Leading regional sports network SPOTV today announced the launch of mobile app, SPOTV NOW – bringing the world's biggest and most popular sporting events closer to sports fans in Indonesia. This comes hot on the heels of the app launch in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines last month. SPOTV NOW streams, both live and on demand, world-class events shown on the sports network's regional pay-TV linear channels, SPOTV and SPOTV2. Sports fans in Indonesia can catch top riders like Marc Márquez, Fabio Quartararo, local Moto3 rider Mario Aji battle it out for victory in the adrenaline-charged MotoGPTM and WorldSBK World Championships, the astonishing shots of local badminton stars Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon in the BWF World Tour & Major Events, as well as standout moments of sporting heroes in tennis Grand Slams – Wimbledon and US Open Tennis Championships, among other prestigious events. Mr Lee Choong Khay (CK), CEO of SPOTV, said, "We are very excited to bring premium content from some of the world's most popular sporting events, right to the fingertips of sports fans in Indonesia . With the recent launch of SPOTV NOW in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines, we now welcome Indonesia sports fans to the SPOTV NOW family. Indonesia sports fans will get to pick and choose what they like to watch. It also delivers the front-row-seat experience of watching their favourite sporting events, teams and heroes, whenever they want, wherever they are. Through the mobile app, we aim to delight sports fans in Indonesia with the electrifying experience of watching a big game and at the same time, provide an avenue for them to relive some of the exhilarating moments in sports with our on-demand features. In the months to come, subscribers will get to enjoy exclusive content that is only available via SPOTV NOW." First launched in South Korea in 2017, SPOTV NOW has risen to become the country's top sports OTT platform. The popular app was also recently launched in Japan. CK added, "Through our growing presence in Indonesia, first with our sports network SPOTV which was launched last year, and now the mobile app, we hope to bring the sports fever in the country, particularly in popular sports such as motorsport and badminton, to a whole new level. Our strategy is to bring more localised and relevant content to our subscribers in each market, drawing them closer to their unique sports culture, and strengthening the bond among sports fans. In the near future, we will bring SPOTV NOW to Thailand." SPOTV NOW can be downloaded from Google Play Store or App Store. Sporting Events* on SPOTV and SPOTV2 FIM MotoGP™ MotoGP World Championships FIM World Superbike Championships World Badminton Federation Tour & Major Events World Table Tennis events Korean Baseball League V.League Japan (Volleyball) FIA Formula E All year round The Masters (Golf) April 2022 Wimbledon June 2022 The Open Championships (Golf) July 2022 US Open (Tennis) August 2022 *Line up subject to change. About SPOTVA subsidiary of South Korea-based Eclat Media Group, SPOTV is headquartered in Singapore. Established in October 2021, SPOTV owns two regional pay-TV channels, SPOTV and SPOTV2, which are broadcast across multiple Southeast Asia and select East Asia territories such as Indonesia (First Media, MNC Vision, K-Vision, UseeTV, MAXstream), Malaysia (Astro, Unifi TV), the Philippines (Skycable), Singapore (Singtel TV, StarHub TV), Thailand (True Visions), Macau (Macau Cable TV) and Mongolia (Univision). The two channels broadcast content such as tennis Grand Slam tournaments Wimbledon and US Open, motorsport championships MotoGPTM and WorldSBK, World Table Tennis and Badminton World Federation events, as well as popular Asian sports including the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) League, Korean Basketball League (KBL), and V.League Japan (Volleyball) competition. The app, SPOTV NOW, is available in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. SPOTV seeks to be an inclusive and dynamic platform that deeply engages the Asian sports fans. #SPOTV
Strengthen the “Single Brand, Multi-Categories, Diversified Channels” Strategy | Solidify Brand and Product Competitiveness, Ensure Steady Operations, and Achieve Pragmatic Growth HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 March 2025 - Li Ning Company Limited (the "Company" or "Li Ning Company"; together with the subsidiaries, collectively, the "Group"; stock codes: 2331 (HKD counter) and 82331 (RMB counter)) announces today its 2024 annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the "Year"). Financial Results In 2024, the Group's annual performance was generally in line with expectations, a result of robust operational resilience and effective strategic execution. During the Year, the Group's revenue amounted to RMB28,676 million, representing an increase of 3.9% as compared to that of 2023 (2023: RMB27,598 million). Gross profit amounted to RMB14,156 million, representing an increase of 6.0% compared to that of 2023(2023: RMB13,352 million). The overall gross profit margin increased by one percentage point to 49.4%(2023: 48.4%). During the year, the net profit attributable to equity holders was RMB3,013 million (2023: RMB3,187 million). The margin of net profit attributable to equity holders was 10.5% (2023: 11.5%). Return on equity attributable to equity holders was 11.9% (2023: 13.1%). Basic earnings per share was RMB116.98 cents (2023: RMB123.21 cents). The Board has recommended the payment of final dividend of RMB20.73 cents per ordinary share for the year ended 31 December 2024, together with the interim dividend of RMB37.75 cents per ordinary share paid in September 2024, the total dividend for the year ended 31 December 2024 will amount to RMB58.48 cents per ordinary share or a total dividend payout ratio of 50%(2023: 45%). In terms of cash flow management, the Group's net cash generated from operating activities during the year amounted to RMB5,268 million (2023: RMB4,688 million). As at 31 December 2024, cash and cash equivalents (including cash at banks and in hand, and fixed term deposits with original maturity of no more than three months) amounted to RMB7,499 million, representing an increase of RMB2,055 million, as compared with the position as at 31 December 2023. Adding back the amount recorded as fixed-term deposits held at banks, cash balance amounted to RMB18,141 million, which represented a net increase of RMB166 million as compared to 31 December 2023. During the year, the Group maintained a healthy level of operating capital, and the net cash generated from operating activities increased compared to the previous year. The Company will continue to prudently assess its capital plan in light of market conditions and capital requirements to ensure maximum efficiency in the use of capital and to support its long-term development objectives. Operational Summary During the Year, the Group maintained its focus on the core strategy of "Single Brand, Multi-categories, Diversified Channels" to enhance product strength through continuous research and development and technological innovation. Furthermore, the Group made significant progress across various aspects of its business including product innovation, brand building, and channel optimization. In 2024, the Group made multi-dimensional breakthroughs in the research and development of technologies. During the Year, the Group launched the new midsole technology "Super BOOM"(超䨻), which is not only lighter and more elastic but also boasts an exceptional elasticity-to-weight ratio, representing the pinnacle of performance for supercritical foaming materials. The BOOM technology platform has achieved four application breakthroughs within six years, evolving from a "single technology" to "four major technologies". This progression demonstrates the Group's commitment to exploring materials and manufacturing processes and exceptional ability to deploy and broaden their application, further enhancing its ability to diversify product offerings and iterate product lines. In respect of branding and marketing, the Group continued to focus on the six core categories of running, basketball, training, badminton, table tennis, and sports casual. It also actively explored emerging sports and subcategories, such as outdoor sports, golf, tennis and pickleball. The Group leveraged technological innovation capabilities to drive product upgrades underpinned by three key pillars: solidifying a professional sports mindset, showcasing sports fashion aesthetics, and inheriting Chinese cultural values. Moreover, it proactively sought to strengthen its differentiated brand advantages and enhance brand influence through diversified and comprehensive marketing campaigns. Capitalizing on the market opportunities presented by a year distinguished major sporting events, the Group delved into the essence of its brand spirit and gained insights into the younger generation's attitudes towards sports. Through these efforts, it articulated the brand spirit of "Dare to Imagine, Create Excellence, Anything is Possible"(敢於想像，創造精彩，一切皆有可能) and launched the "In My Name"(以我為名)-themed marketing campaign, aiming to solidify LI-NING's professional image and establish a deeper emotional connection with consumers. In respect of channel, the Group consolidated and enhanced operational efficiency for high-end markets and accelerate expansion into emerging markets. In the high-end markets, the Group focused on improving the efficiency of single store sales through a series of refined management processes and the orderly closure of stores with substantial losses to make the channel layout more reasonable, effectively enhancing overall channel efficiency. At the same time, the Group actively expanded its presence in emerging markets. Diversified sales strategies and flexible market response capabilities enable the Group to gradually expand its market share in emerging markets. As of 31 December 2024, the number of conventional stores, flagship stores, China LI-NING stores, factory outlets and multi-brand stores under the LI-NING brand (including LI-NING Core Brand and LI-NING YOUNG) amounted to 7,585, representing a net decrease of 83 POS as compared to 31 December 2023. The number of distributors was 41 (including sales channels of China LI-NING stores), representing a net decrease of 5 as compared to 31 December 2023. In terms of retail operations, the Group intensified efforts to promote a single-store operational model with solid profit and efficiency. It established standard profit and loss models for stores at all levels, standardizing and quantifying core store metrics to link them with management objectives across departments. This formed an efficient and coordinated management system, contributing to improved overall operational efficiency. The Group also strengthened the synergies between inventory and sales planning for single-stores and was committed to achieving improvements in both operational efficiency and supply chain management, ensuring efficient and accurate resource allocation and profitability. In terms of new retail business, the Group continued to deepen the construction of its new retail business system, focusing on enhancing digitalization and all-channel operational capabilities. The aim is to efficiently convert private traffic and steadily improve sales performance. The Group actively explored diversified business models such as acquiring traffic through popular social media platforms like Douyin (抖音) and collaborating online with core channels to broaden sales, increase the proportion of out-of-store sales, and empower stores with new retail capabilities. In terms of e-commerce operations, facing intensified market competition and a sluggish consumption environment, the Group continued to deepen e-commerce reform and strengthened its core competitiveness in the e-commerce sector across the board through online and offline interaction, diversified marketing campaigns, and precise capture of major sales promotions. In terms of supply chain, the Group focused on exploring and matching high-quality supply chain resources, gradually improving the supplier matrix for high-end and outdoor products to ensure precise alignment between products and supply chain resources. The Group also implemented a flexible supply chain strategy to closely monitor market demand. Initiatives to refine management and analyse digital information support interoperability and transparency, improve the level of automation, and significantly enhance inventory efficiency along the supply chain. While flexibly responding to market changes, the Group strived to achieve dual improvements in production efficiency and economic benefits. In 2024, the Group made remarkable achievements in logistics. Four major regional logistics centres across the country underwent comprehensive automation upgrades and began operations. The Nanning central warehouse is set to begin operations in 2025, which will improve delivery efficiency and logistics and warehousing operational capabilities in the southwest of the country. The Group is also proactively promoting refined logistics plan management across its divisions. Through the optimization of digital tools, the Group catered to the specific needs of its sales teams, improved the efficiency of goods distribution, and reduced logistics costs. In terms of kidswear business, LI-NING YOUNG refined its youth product offerings, leveraging the core competitiveness of its clothing and accessories, while actively expanded into emerging markets, improved single-store efficiency, strengthened construction of clearance channels, promoted product distribution, and expanded the customer base. In terms of retail operations, LI-NING YOUNG continued to enhance operational efficiency and actively acquire and convert customers. Meanwhile, the Group actively built a community marketing system to strengthen member interaction and provide exclusive benefits to strengthen member loyalty and sales conversion rates. In terms of marketing, LI-NING YOUNG planned a series of offline youth activities and cross-border collaborations, focusing on popular sports including basketball, football, running and outdoor activities to showcase the brand's diverse appeal. Meanwhile, LI-NING YOUNG leveraged social media platforms, ensuring that its messaging reaches target audiences, drives engagement, and reinforces the concept of being a "professional youth sports brand". As at 31 December 2024, the total number of LI-NING YOUNG POS amounted to 1,468, representing a net increase of 40 POS since 31 December 2023. Outlook Looking ahead, the Group will continue to fulfil its commitments by focusing on its core strategy of "Single Brand, Multi-categories, Diversified Channels", and ensure its effective implementation by strengthening operational systems and consolidating foundational support. 1. Strengthen the implementation of core strategies. By maintaining the healthy development of its core businesses, the Group will further integrate resources and leverage the LI-NING technology platform to further improve its professional product offerings in subcategories such as running, basketball, training, badminton, table tennis and sports casual. It will also deepen the fusion of the sporting spirit and its brand to enhance its competitiveness and influence in core business areas. Meanwhile, in addition to active efforts to optimize its product structure, the Group will expand diversified dressing scenarios with a commitment to the single-brand strategy, deeply integrate sports fashion culture, and launch sports products that combine technology and fashion. In addition, it will take the lead in laying out new pathways for sports consumption, especially in the markets for women, outdoor and youth, striving to achieve breakthrough progress in these emerging fields and drive diversified business expansion. Moreover, the Group is committed to expanding its presence in all target markets, with the aim to create business opportunities in each channel, continuously enhance brand influence, and drive sustained business growth. 2. Optimize operational efficiency. The Group will focus on boosting operational efficiency to ensure the effective implementation of its "Single Brand, Multi-categories, Diversified Channels" strategy. Deepened cross-departmental collaboration and streamlined business processes will empower the Group with efficient product management operations and allchannel integration and supply chain collaboration. Meanwhile, the Group will adopt refined management practices and strictly control costs and benefits, to ensure optimal allocation of resources. At the organizational level, the Group will endeavour to streamline management levels, optimize talent structure, cultivate efficient teams, and promote collaboration among organizations, in order to accelerate the decision-making process, enhance execution, and build a flexible and efficient operational structure. 3. Reinforce underlying support. In terms of underlying support, the Group will ensure sound operations of its financial systems, strengthen fund management and optimize capital structure, and improve financial transparency in a way that provides a solid financial foundation for long-term development. At the same time, the Group will deepen the integration of digital and smart tools by applying digital and intelligent technologies to make more scientific business decisions and adapt with agility to market changes. Through data analysis, artificial intelligence and automation tools, the Group will enhance its insight into market trends and understanding of consumer behaviour, thereby driving innovation in products and services and providing strong support for sustained development. Mr. Li Ning, Executive Chairman and Joint CEO of the Group, concluded, "Looking ahead to 2025, with strong policy support, consumer spending has the potential to grow decently in China. As a company with long-term roots in China market and a focus on professional products for sports, we are confident in our future development and will seize this opportunity to drive high-quality growth. Notably, LI-NING will once again partner with the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Chinese Sports Delegation from 2025 to 2028, which underscores the full trust and responsibility bestowed by the General Administration of Sport of China and the Chinese Olympic Committee and the high recognition of the Group's professionalism and innovation. By adhering to its core value of 'serving the public with sportsmanship', LI-NING is committed to becoming the most prominent and stylish sports brand from China and the preferred sports brand of Chinese consumers." Hashtag: #LiNing #SportswearThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.About Li Ning Company LimitedLi Ning Company Limited is one of the leading sports brand companies in China, mainly operating professional and leisure footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories under the LI-NING brand. The Group has comprehensive research and development, design, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and retail management capabilities. It has established an extensive retail distribution network and supply chain management system in China. We are committed to be the most prominent, stylish, world-leading sports brand from China. In addition to its core LI-NING brand, the Group also manufactures, develops, markets, distributes, sells various sports products which are self-owned by or licensed to the Group, including Double Happiness (table tennis), AIGLE (outdoor sports) and Kason (badminton), which are operated through joint venture/associate with third parties of the Group.
SINGAPORE, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A week-long celebration of basketball will see the sports community come together at the Singapore Sports Hub for the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 with exciting action on and off the court. FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 Key Visual The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 is the eighth edition of the tournament, and will be the fourth consecutive year that Singapore hosts the international event since it was first hosted in the city-state in 2022. The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 further adds to the vibrancy of Singapore's sporting calendar this year. The main action will see 48 of the best teams in Asia and Oceania, including defending champions Australia, top seeds China (women) and Mongolia (men) and host nation Singapore, competing at the OCBC Square from 26 to 30 March with spectators enjoying free entry to the first session on the first two days. For the first time at FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, courtside seats will be available, enabling fans to get much closer to the action. Entering the fray ranked fourth in Asia, Singapore will be represented by a mix of experienced players and new faces this year. The men's team will be helmed by Kelvin Lim, Haribon Espinosa, Liam Blakney and Nur Aufa Bin Emil Putra. Tang Choy Ting leads the charge for the women alongside Han Xing Yue, Jermaine Lim and Lydia Ang. The final match day line-up for both teams are subject to changes. Competing in his second FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, Lim is excited to experience the buzzing atmosphere created by the home crowd again. The 28-year-old said: "Last year's FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup was really memorable because the atmosphere was super amazing. Everyone was so loud and you could feel the passion from the fans so that really encouraged me to keep fighting and playing hard. I'm excited to experience that again this year and our team is ready to give everything for Singapore. We've had a busy year preparing and we managed to reach our highest combined federation world ranking of 22 so we do have high expectations of ourselves. We want to perform better than we did in previous years and aim for a top-eight finish. We always look forward to playing in front of our fans at home and we will do our best to start our year strong." "I've loved going to Singapore every year, I can't wait to be back around the 3x3 family and get amongst the culture of Asia Cup. The Gangurrus are coming, and we are so excited," said Australian player Anneli Maley, who was part of last year's winning team. Adam Forde, Australia men's head coach, shared: "Excited about what this group will look to put out on the floor. The Asia Cup is an extremely important event on our calendar, so going in with an entirely new group does pose some risks. But after some good results last week at the Champions Cup we want to continue to build on this momentum. The guys know how important it is to represent Australia on the national stage, and with some good lead in time to refine some things we'll definitely put our best foot forward. The competition is strong. Mongolia and China have both put up experienced and talented lineups. Plus we share the pool with Japan who always produce world class shooters which is deadly in the 3x3 format. I'm looking forward to the competition and getting started in Singapore." Exciting activities for all at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 Organised by Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), and supported by Sport Singapore (SportSG), the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 will see the basketball community come together to participate in various activities. Fans, casual and competitive players, coaches and officials can fully immerse themselves in the sport for an exciting and memorable experience. Marcus Tan, Chief of Sport Development Group at SportSG, said: "Basketball has consistently featured as one of the most popular team sports in Singapore and its popularity continues to grow among the various age groups. The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup provides an excellent opportunity for both existing and new basketball fans to experience this dynamic sport firsthand. From sport tryouts to exclusive clinics and community competitions such as the ActiveSG Cup, we are bringing basketball to everyone in the community. Elite tournaments like FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup serve as a catalyst for growing the sport at the grassroots level, complementing the suite of programmes that Sport Singapore has curated for various age groups. These initiatives collectively contribute towards our goal of raising the profile of the sport, increasing participation levels, and inspiring the next generation of athletes." Singapore's national Under-21 and Under-23 players will have a rare opportunity to attend a skills camp conducted by Simon Finzgar, former number one ranked 3x3 player in the world, boosting their development as future national players. As part of KASM's commitment to provide opportunities to youth to shine and compete on the same court as the best teams in Asia and Oceania, the latter stages of the ActiveSG Cup 3x3 Basketball will be played at the OCBC Square on 29 and 30 March. These matches run 8.30am to 12.00pm, with free entry for all. 180 boys' and 60 girls' teams across Under-16, Under-19 and Under-21 age groups will participate in the ActiveSG Cup 3x3 Basketball and compete against their peers to be crowned champions. Basketball clinics for various groups of players from schools, clubs and the SportCares programme will be conducted throughout the week by the ActiveSG Basketball Academy to support the sporting ambitions of youth players and inspire them to pursue their dreams. Team Singapore athletes will be part of some of these clinics. Yazed Osman, KASM Group Head, Events & Placemaking and Place Management, said: "The 2025 edition of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup promises to be yet another exciting edition for fans with defending champions and the world's top 10 basketball teams vying for the title. We invite all basketball fans to join us for a week of exciting 3x3 basketball action. For the basketball community, there are fan zone activities during tournament week, and skills camps where youths coming into elite 3x3 competitions can pick up tactical nous from Finzgar. These skills camps are being held in conjunction with the Asia Cup for the first time. This year, we once again hosted the FIBA 3x3 Officiating Clinic. Held on 22 and 23 March, some 40 technical officials attended the conference which is designed to develop the professional expertise of officials and game managers. This is the fourth year the conference was held alongside the event and to date, more than 60 referees have been equipped to officiate in FIBA 3x3 competitions." Coaches and officials in Singapore will also get to learn from seasoned veterans of the game. Current Greek 3x3 national coach Angelo Tsagarakis and Finzgar will conduct a coaching workshop and helm a coaching forum for local and international basketball and sport coaches to increase their technical knowledge and gain insights into the game. During tournament week, there are fun basketball-themed games at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 fanzone for all to try, including a shooting challenge in which participants try to score the greatest number of points in 60 seconds. From 26 to 29 March, two winners of the daily shooting challenge will walk away with attractive prizes sponsored by AirAsia, the Official Airline Partner of FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025. These individuals will earn the right to compete on 30 March to be crowned "Hot Shot of FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025" and win a grand prize provided by AirAsia. The full list of community activities can be found in Annex A. FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 continues to champion sustainability The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 remains committed to championing sustainability, continuing previous eco-friendly practices and introducing new measures to reduce the event's carbon footprint. Just like in the last two editions of the tournament, pre-loaded EZ-Link cards will be given to all players, coaches and officials to take public transport to and from the Sports Hub and the official hotel PARKROYAL on Beach Road, which will also be going green for the event. At the OCBC Square, LED boards will be used around the field of play to prevent wastage, while water dispensers are located across the event site to discourage the usage of plastic bottles. KASM is also working with event partners who are committed to long-term sustainability. One such partner is reXtore, a Singapore-based company that specialises in using eco-friendly and reusable materials to build flexible, zero-waste spaces. Their newly-launched product Staxx, a modular block system made from ocean-bound plastic, will be used to construct a section of the spectator bleachers, the mixed zone and lounge furniture at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025. These same materials were repurposed from the merchandise booths at an earlier tennis event also organised by KASM. FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 tickets still available The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 Main Draw will feature four pools each in the men's and women's categories, which begins on March 28. Unseeded teams will participate in the Qualifying Draw, taking place on 26 and 27 March, to earn qualification to the Main Draw. Tickets are priced from $5 (excluding booking fee) and are available now. Secure your spot here. The prices for each session are as follows: Dates Session Courtside* Standard* Youths* (18yo and below), Seniors* (60yo and above), Full-Time National Serviceman* (NSF) and Persons with Disability* (PWDs) 26 & 27 March 1 FREE FREE FREE 26 & 27 March 2 $30 per session $10 per session $5 per session 28 March 1 $30 per session $10 per session $5 per session 28 March 2 $40 per session $20 per session $10 per session 29 March 1 & 2 $40 per session $20 per session $10 per session 30 March 1 $55 per session $35 per session $20 per session 30 March 2 $65 per session $45 per session $25 per session *Excluding booking fee Press assets can be found here: https://bit.ly/FIBA3x3AsiaCup2025Media. Please credit all images to Singapore Sports Hub unless otherwise stated. About FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 is the eighth edition of the tournament, and it will be the fourth consecutive year that Singapore hosts the international event. In 2022, after a successful debut event hosted in the city-state, FIBA and Sport Singapore agreed on a three-year partnership for Singapore to host the tournament (2023, 2024 and 2025). The event is organised by Kallang Alive Sport Management, supported by partners Sport Singapore and Basketball Association of Singapore, and sponsored by AirAsia (Official Airline) and PARKROYAL on Beach Road (Official Hotel). Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world's number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court. About Sport Singapore As the national sports agency, Sport Singapore's core purpose is to inspire the Singapore spirit and transform Singapore through sport. Through innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences, our mission is to reach out and serve communities across Singapore with passion and pride. With Vision 2030 – Singapore's sports master plan, our mandate goes beyond winning medals. Sport Singapore uses sport to create greater sporting opportunities and access, more inclusivity and integration as well as broader development of capabilities. Sport Singapore works with a vast network of public-private-people sector partners for individuals to live better through sport. To find out more, visit SportSG's websites at www.sportsingapore.gov.sg and https://www.activesgcircle.gov.sg/read. Follow SportSG on:Facebook - https://go.gov.sg/sportsg-facebookInstagram - https://go.gov.sg/sportsg-instagramLinkedIn - https://go.gov.sg/sportsg-linkedin About Singapore Sports Hub Singapore Sports Hub is an iconic, premier destination offering sporting, entertainment and lifestyle experiences for all to enjoy. This world-class development is managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management Co Pte Ltd (KASM). It offers programming that comprises international, recreational and competitive events, live entertainment as well as activities that cater to the broader community. The Singapore Sports Hub aims to serve the sporting and entertainment needs of people from all walks of life. For more information, please visit the Singapore Sports Hub's pages. Website: www.sportshub.com.sgFacebook: @sgsportshub Instagram: @sgsportshub LinkedIn: @SingaporeSportsHubX: @sgsportshubTiktok: @sgportshub ANNEX A FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup Community Activities Date & Time Activity Venue 22-23 March,9am-7pm FIBA 3x3 Officiating Clinic Blackbox Auditorium, OCBC Arena Hall 1 26-27 March Schools Learning Journey - Basketball clinic - FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 matches OCBC Arena Hall 3, OCBC Square 26-27 March, 3pm-5pm ActiveSG Basketball Academy clinic OCBC Arena Hall 3 28-29 March, 530pm-7pm & 730pm-9pm Skills camp for Singapore's national Under-21 and Under-23 players conducted by Simon Finzgar OCBC Arena Hall 1 29-30 March, 830am-1130am ActiveSG Cup OCBC Square 29 March, 9am-1030am Coaching forum hosted by Angelo Tsagarakis and Simon Finzgar OCBC Arena Hall 3 29 March, 11am-1230pm Coaching workshop conducted by Angelo Tsagarakis and Simon Finzgar OCBC Arena Hall 3 30 March, 1pm-6pm ActiveSG Basketball Academy clinic for SportCares beneficiaries OCBC Arena Hall 1
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